Wintertime at the GR

Christmas Day

Christmas was incredible! Every time I think about Christmas, I can't stop thinking how blessed we are. We have two amazing families who literally spoiled us rotten this year. I am overwhelmed with gratitude for them both. Above all, I am beginning to understand a little more every year how important it is to spend time with those you love. Not only is it a time for giving, but it is also a time to love others and remember the real reason for Christmas... the best gift we could ever receive.


Neff kids lining up for the big unveiling!


Ben and his new skis


Me and my purple fluffy pillow thanks to Lauren. Got that along with some purple slippies from Anna... they know me too well.


The Neffs are going to Europe!



The MAGIC WALNUT DOORS. Amazing what magically appeared behind these doors!


The brothers with their new goggles. What a hoot!


me with my new baby


I was a little emotional at that moment


Thank you mom and dad!

This present was the ultimate...

Please welcome:

Chester

Scot and I had kept this little guy with us the entire week before (thank you Neffs!). Pretty sure it made us want a dog even more. He is the sweetest little boy. He is a miniature golden retriever and we wanted to keep him...

... obviously it was hard to give him up.


Dog and Krystal laughing at us because they have a dog and we don't. No just kidding, this is when they figured out their gift. A herd of yaks! yahoo cowboy!


Scot and his cool new vest


Opening up our vita mix! So excited! Use it on a daily basis



The best part of Christmas was Em announcing that she is pregnant! We are so excited for you guys! Sadly, i didnt get a picture of it in time.


Like I said, it was a wonderful Christmas and we seriously could not be more blessed. We thank our Heavenly Father on a daily basis for our families in our lives. Where would be without you?

But really it makes me think of the greatest gift of all, the atonement. How blessed are we for that knowledge. Merry Christmas everyone! We love you!

Christmas Eve

I love Christmas Eve. When every gift is purchased, it is finally time to relax and spend time with family, praying that what you got as gifts don't come out of a little ones mouth. Good times.


Traditional outing of bowling with the Neffs started by my very own sweetheart



Then we went to True Grit. Haven't seen it? I strongly recommend it



Had a nice steak dinner for Christmas Eve with Martinelli's and our traditional Jefferson cups



Then read Luke 2 and went to the Neff's to see Christmas street.

It was incredible.

Christmas Party

Best party to attend? Jeff Davis' annual UGLY SWEATER Christmas party. But whose kidding who? I wear this stuff on a daily basis!


Thanks to James for the borrowing of the ugly sweater. May favorite part was Scot's mini stocking on the back



Kurtis


Chris


The whole gang


Yeah... Scot won for the best sweater- Thanks James!


Our white elephant gifts.


Thank you JD for letting us come!

Elder Webb's Farewell

My brother had his farewell December 12, 2010.

Lots of goodbyes before he left. He did awesome on the talk- spoke about faith and the principles of faith. It was amazing.


me and my brothers


williamsburg


Elder White and Elder Bentley from my parent's mission!


Cousins Parker and Taylor Dolbin


Sure love you and miss you blood!